Zaan

See also: zaan

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as sadne around 1214. Etymology uncertain. Proposed etymologies include a derivation from Proto-Germanic *saða (“sated, full”) and a derivation from *sauþ- (“bubbling water”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /zaːn/
  • Audio(file)
  • Hyphenation: Zaan
  • Rhymes: -aːn

Proper noun

Zaan c

  1. A river in North Holland, Netherlands.

Derived terms

References
  • van Berkel, Gerard; Samplonius, Kees (2018), “zaan”, in Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN

Hunsrik

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /t͡sɔːn/

Noun

Zaan m (plural Zeen, diminutive Zeenche)

  1. tooth
    Sein Zeen falle ab.
    His teeth are falling.

Further reading
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